http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_2881182

Scientology isn't science

21.07.05

The "Church of Scientology" is not a religion. It is a front for an anti-medical agenda. The United States Surgeon General's report on mental illness (January 1999) is a scientifically sound document, with many references, that makes three major points:

1) Mental illness is a real biological problem, 2) treatment works, 3) therefore, get help.

Tom Cruise and other celebrities have been deceived by the "church" into thinking that the Citizens Commission for Human Rights (a nice-sounding phrase invented by the "Church of Scientology") is a good cause. This is incorrect. It just fuels continuing ignorance about the importance of recognizing and getting professional mental health care.

Meredith Alden, M.D.

Past president
Utah Psychiatric Association
Salt Lake City

-- Mike Gormez

- World Institute of Scientology Enterprises (WISE) - www.stop-wise.biz - www.whyaretheydead.net - Why Are They Dead, Scientology?

- Child abuse and neglect by scientologists www.taxexemptchildabuse.net - www.psychassualt.org - Scientology hatred of mental health (CCHR)

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